Tonata Kadhila, Author at Future Media News

South Africa’s manufacturing output falls sharply in April

SA manufacturing output drops. Photo: Reuters Statistics South Africa has reported that manufacturing production in April 2025 dropped by 6.3% year-on-year, marking the sector’s sixth consecutive monthly decline and its steepest fall since March 2024. According to Reuters, while production improved on a month-to-month basis—rising 1.9% from March—it failed to offset the significant annual contraction The downturn in April was broad-based. The food and beverages sector led the drop with […]

11 June, 2025

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The U.S. and China agree on trade framework

United States and Chinese delegates attending trade talks in the United Kingdom Photo: BBC The United States and Chinese officials have agreed on a framework to get their trade deal back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while, according to Reuters, offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions. Meanwhile, China and 53 African countries have called on nations, especially the […]

11 June, 2025

Africa

Namibia to assume AfDB alternate executive director role in 2025

Namibia will take up the role of Alternate Executive Director for the Southern Africa Group II Constituency at the African Development Bank (AfDB) starting 1 August 2025. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah says this appointment strengthens the country's role in AfDB governance and will involve coordination with Angola, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Erica Shafudah Photo: X Furthermore, this position involves participating in strategic decision-making to promote […]

11 June, 2025

Namibia

CRAN publishes annual board performance review

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has released the results of its annual performance appraisal for the Board of Directors, covering the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The evaluation was conducted in line with a performance agreement between the CRAN Board and the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, as mandated by the Communications Act and the Public Enterprises Governance Act. These laws guide the […]

11 June, 2025

Namibia

Political Analyst says Prime Minister’s youth job plan misses the mark — urges structural reform

Photo: Contributed Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has criticised Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s strategy to fight youth unemployment by placing young people in the police, military, and correctional services. Kamwanya says these are service institutions, not employment solutions, and the plan is largely symbolic, failing to address deeper economic issues. Kamwanya pointed out the mismatch: “If I’m studying engineering or education… does that mean I must go and join the police, […]

11 June, 2025

Namibia

Government reaffirms sovereignty over Zambezi region

The government has unequivocally reaffirmed that the Zambezi Region remains an inseparable part of the country’s sovereign territory, following renewed secession calls from the banned United Democratic Party (UDP). Audrin Mathe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, issued the statement in response to the UDP’s 4 June demand that the government withdraw its presence from the Zambezi Region—formerly known as the Caprivi Strip. The […]

10 June, 2025

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South African poultry industry to offset Brazilian import shortfall amid bird flu outbreak

South African poultry producers are prepared to compensate for the anticipated shortfall in chicken imports following Brazil's recent bird flu outbreak. The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has confirmed that local producers can increase production by approximately one million chickens per week, ensuring a stable supply for consumers. Brazil, the world's leading chicken exporter, reported its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on a commercial farm in Rio […]

23 May, 2025

Namibia

Financial sector urged to embrace South Africa’s cybersecurity standards

Financial Sector Conduct Authority, South Africa Local financial institutions have been encouraged to adopt South Africa’s newly introduced Joint Standard on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements, a comprehensive framework designed to bolster defenses against escalating cyber threats. The regulation, jointly issued by South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA), mandates that banks, insurers, pension funds, and other financial service providers implement robust cybersecurity strategies. These […]

23 May, 2025

Environment

Namibia’s Wildlife Economy: A global conservation success story

A new documentary produced for the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has shed light on Namibia’s remarkable journey in wildlife conservation, positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable wildlife management. Directed by Andy Botelle and produced by MaMoKoBo Video & Research, Namibia’s Wildlife Economy explores the evolution of conservation policies in Namibia and southern Africa, from colonial times to present-day frameworks that prioritise community rights and ecological sustainability. […]

23 May, 2025